Mulluran Empire
Location: Alpha Quadrant, Briar Patch Sector
Cultural Richter Scale: O
Homeworld: Mullura
Status: Hostile

Description

Mullurans are bisexual, viviparous mammals with black hair, skin in varying shades of gray, and rows of serrated teeth. The average Mulluran lifespan approximates that of humans or Bajorans. Mullurans have no known telepathic ability and are comparable in physical ability to humans (with slightly less physical strength and endurance).

Government

Before 2384, a hereditary monarchy shared power with a legislative body (the Senato) elected from the noble houses. After the defeat of the Mullurans in the Briar Patch War of 2383-84, the monarchy fell from favor and was replaced with a military dictatorship under the leadership of General A'dal Francona. Francona, whose ideas are modeled after those of 20th-century Earth fascism (he is said to be a great admirer of Adolf Hitler) has committed the Empire to a course of complete mobilization for war. All citizens over the age of puberty are compelled to work in war industries; noncompliance is punishable by imprisonment at forced labor. Non-Mullurans are subject to monitoring and detention by the Mulluran Order Police (Orpo), and all media is strictly censored.

Diplomatic Relations

The Mullurans are one of the leading players in the illegal slave trade and are rumored to be contemplating a strategic alliance with the Nausicaan Confederation (q.v.) to facilitate the trade. Several Nausicaan pirate units serve as privateers in the Mulluran fleet. It is significant that only the Confederation has the formal diplomatic recognition of the Mulluran Empire. The Federation, Klingon and Romulan Empires, Cardassian Union, and Ferengi Alliance still recognize the deposed monarchy as the legitimate government of the Mulluran Empire as of 2385. There have been rumors to the effect that the Romulans are seeking to open a dialogue with the Mullurans, but these are as yet unfounded. Francona has, in various speeches, made a de facto declaration of war against every other government in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. The situation is very fluid, and could change on a weekly basis.

Military Assets

800,000 regular troops under arms with all citizens over the age of 12 subject to conscription at Francona's decree. The Mulluran fleet, severely depleted by the Briar Patch War, is being rapidly rebuilt, and many pirate and mercenary outfits have found employment augmenting the Mulluran forces. Current fleet assets are approximately 30 major capital vessels supported by 400 smaller tactical and logistics craft.

Economy

Rapid inflation as a result of the reparations forced upon the Mullurans was largely responsible for the downfall of the monarchy. Francona since taking power in early 2385 has nationalized nearly every major industry and imposed strict price controls. A radical policy of self-sufficiency has been implemented; with the exception of illegal contraband there are no significant imports or exports from the Mulluran Empire.